Director, Law Enforcement Academy

Weekly Work Hours

40

Administrator Range E05

$92,700.00 Annually

United States of America (Exempt)

Administrator

Responsible for the leadership and management of the organization, performing complex and highly responsible duties to attain organizational and district goals.

• Experience in developing business and operational plans that demonstrates a clear understanding of organizational policies/procedures.
• Ability to plan and implement projects related to the department's strategic plan that accomplish the vision, mission, and goals of the organization.
• Knowledge and ability to comply with applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Ability to stay up-to-date with trends and best practices related to area of responsibility.
• Ability to generate various needs assessments to determine the effectiveness of programs or processes that could broaden and/or enhance client service.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions, effectively communicates changes, and build commitment to overcome resistance to change.
• Must have strong leadership qualities and team building skills.
• Ability to operate independently and employ solid decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Able to maintain confidentiality as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders and constituents internal and external to the organization to improve work productivity.
• Must be able to represent the organization to key stakeholders and business partners.
• Ability to work with staff and/or clients to assess professional development/business needs; performs gap analysis that build people management skills as well as leadership skills and capabilities.
• Must be able to multitask, have excellent time management skills and the ability to research, review, analyze, and cross-reference complex data.
• Knowledge and experience in providing oversight of various organizational programs and directing the work of personnel to meet annual, short and long-range goals.
• Capable of planning, implementing, executing and evaluating complex projects and ensuring completion on time and within budget.
• Demonstrates interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must have excellent project management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with constituents to implement operational strategies or new processes to improve the client experience and provide excellent customer service.

• Responsible for the oversight and coordination of the college's Police Academy in cooperation with partnering agencies, working closely with instructors, staff and local law enforcement to ensure cadets obtain a quality education to meet the needs of stakeholders and constituents within Dallas College community network.
• Maintains working relationships with all segments of the Criminal Justice System to keep abreast of current requirements, trends, policies and procedures.
• Interprets and applies policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to Police Academy programs and functions.
• Integrates knowledge of industry trends and professional training to continuously improve program to ensure the establishment of effective learning outcomes and related assessment methods.
• Applies and maintains standards of quality operating methods, processes, systems and procedures; implements changes as necessary to maintain a successful Police Academy.
• Ensures the Police Academy program meets accreditation standards and complies with state and national policies and procedures.
• Responsible for providing quality instruction and performing instructional duties and responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, mission, policies and procedures of the college and district.
• Supports Police Academy students through the academic program ensuring retention and graduation.
• Monitors and evaluates program instructors and staff performance; maintains inventory of program equipment and supplies; provides input on department budget.
• Maintains required standards, records, filing and reporting deadlines, notifications, and compliance with all mandates established by Texas State law and enforced through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Acts as custodian of records and works closely with District and TCOLE auditors during academy evaluations.
• Utilizes solid interpersonal, listening, oral and written communications when communicating with stakeholders and constituents internal/external to the Dallas College community network.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the…